British Columbia Public Holidays 2024
11 statutory · 2 commonly observed but not required · 11 long weekends
Questions people ask about British Columbia 2024
- How many statutory holidays does British Columbia have in 2024?
- British Columbia has 11 statutory holidays in 2024: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Family Day (Feb 12), Good Friday (Mar 29), Victoria Day (May 20), Canada Day (Jul 1), BC Day (Aug 5), Labour Day (Sep 2), National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sep 30), Thanksgiving Day (Oct 14), Remembrance Day (Nov 11), Christmas Day (Dec 25). 2 more days are commonly observed but not required: Easter Monday (Apr 1), Boxing Day (Dec 26).
- What are the long weekends in British Columbia in 2024?
- 10 long weekends: Dec 30 – Jan 1 (New Year's Day); Feb 10–12 (Family Day); Mar 29 – Apr 1 (Good Friday / Easter Monday); May 18–20 (Victoria Day); Jun 29 – Jul 1 (Canada Day); Aug 3–5 (BC Day); Aug 31 – Sep 2 (Labour Day); Sep 28–30 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation); Oct 12–14 (Thanksgiving Day); Nov 9–11 (Remembrance Day).
- How can I turn 2024 holidays in British Columbia into longer breaks?
- Based on British Columbia's 2024 statutory holidays: Take 2 days off (Mon Dec 23, Tue Dec 24) for 5 days in a row, Dec 21–25 (Christmas Day); Take 2 days off (Thu Dec 26, Fri Dec 27) for 5 days in a row, Dec 25–29 (Christmas Day); Take 2 days off (Mon Dec 30, Tue Dec 31) for 5 days in a row, Dec 28 – Jan 1 (New Year's Day). Assumes a Monday–Friday schedule; your employer's calendar decides.
- When is the Christmas holiday in British Columbia in 2024?
- Christmas Day 2024 is Wed, Dec 25. Boxing Day (commonly observed, not required) is Thu, Dec 26.
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